HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 03-14 EDAM Regular Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN
CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE
OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
MARCH 14, 1994
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in regular session and
was called to order by President Todd Paulson at 8:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Todd Paulson, Commissioners Celia Scott, Dave Rosene, Barb Kalligher, and
Kristen Mann. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Community Development
Specialist Tom Bublitz, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Council Secretary Kathy
Stratton.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
President Paulson inquired if any Commissioner requested any items be removed from the
consent agenda. Commissioner Mann requested item 5a be removed from the consent
agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
FEBRUARY 28. 1994 REGULAR SESSION
There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Rosene to
approve the minutes of the February 28, 1994, EDA meeting as printed. The motion passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
The City Manager presented a resolution Approving One (1) Brooklyn Center Economic
Development Authority Grant (File No. H -117 [80431]).
Councilmember Mann explained although she has no problem going ahead with this she
wanted a few things clarified in her mind. She wanted to know if this project takes the full
$15,000 to be brought up to Section 8 standards, then would that cut money from the
number of other properties that can be worked on this year.
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The Community Development Specialist said Section 8 standards allow considerable latitude,
but the main goal of these standards is to make a house liveable.
There was a motion by Commissioner Mann and seconded by Commissioner Kalligher to
approve the resolution contingent on the bids of contractors coming in under $15,000.
Commissioner Mann asked what would happen if contractors are not able to bring the house
up to the standards in $15,000 or less.
The Community Development Specialist said that is a dilemma which has not happened
before. He said the house is one that could be up for future acquisition.
Commissioner Rosene said obviously the homeowner made a risky investment buying the
property. He said if the homeowner applies for a grant and the City turns it down, possibly
it could be called blighted property.
The Community Development Specialist said that was an option, but the action tonight
allows the City to take bids and see what the cost will be.
Commissioner Scott said in a case where the grant is worth a great percentage of the value
of the home, the program is not helpful, especially if the house won't last much longer even
after improvements. She said she has a problem spending $15,000 on a property with this
low a value.
Commissioner Rosene made a statement which he called a political one. He said this is a
good example of how the Community pays when someone is forced to live on too low of an
income.
Mayor Paulson commented if the bids come in higher than $15,000, possibly the outside
repairs could be made more of a priority than inside repairs. The Community Development
Specialist agreed and stated that would be up to the building inspector. Mayor Paulson
added it would be good for the EDA to take another look at this property situation after
the bids have come back.
The motion by Commissioner Mann and seconded by Commissioner Kalligher is now to
allow estimates on the cost of repairs to the property and bring the information back to the
EDA for reconsideration.
The Community Development Specialist said this is one of the top three items for the
Housing Commission's consideration at its next meeting, as well as the issue of possibly
extending the lien period on homes.
Mayor Paulson offered an amendment to the motion for the issue to come back to the EDA
after estimates are received, and between that time the EDA should discuss related issues
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such as lien period, value of property vs. cost of improvements, etc. The amended motion
passed unanimously.
The Community Development Specialist stated the Housing Commission could do some of
the homework on this issue if that is the wish of the EDA.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Rosene and seconded by Commissioner Scott to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Economic
Development Authority adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Todd Paulson, President
Recorded and transcribed by:
Kathy Stratton
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